New England

Yacht Charter in Maine

Maine is the number one cruising ground in the United States and has been a hugely popular destination for yacht charter for a number of decades. The love affair between Maine and yachts began in the 1920s when it became a playground for wealthy Americans. The region is incredibly beautiful and offers many possibilities for cruising along its 5,000 mile coastline scattered with scores of little islands, sandy beaches and breathtaking scenery.

Yacht Charter in Boston

In days gone by Boston, which is one of America’s oldest cities, was also one of its busiest ports. Now the city is known the world over for high tech industries, hospitals, art, music and dozens of exceptional colleges. It offers an excellent base from which to discover on popular areas such as Massachusetts Bay on yacht charter and other exciting cruising territories. Shorter charters around Boston Harbor where you will find 34 islands of various shapes and sizes are also highly recommended.

Yacht Charter in Martha’s Vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard is arguably one of the most famous yacht charter destinations in America, if not the world, and for very good reason. The island is within easy sailing distance from the super yacht capital of Newport and has become known as the chosen holiday hangout for many of America’s great and good including President Obama and Bill Clinton. The island boasts many wonderful beaches, spectacular scenery and a level of sophistication unmatched anywhere else in New England.

Yacht Charter in Nantucket

Nantucket is the most remote of the Massachusetts coastal islands but is hugely popular as a yacht charter destination due to its spectacular scenery and a surprisingly extensive range of first-class restaurants. The tiny island 30 miles off the coast at Cape Cod is renowned for its whaling history, which is still very much evident today. With more than 100 miles of unspoiled beaches, wonderful shopping and a rich history, Nantucket is a wonderful place to visit on yacht charter.

Yacht Charter in Block Island

Block Island is a small island which lies approximately 20 miles from Newport, and is a natural stop off point en route to Long Island Sound and beyond. The island boasts 17 miles of beautiful beaches and two major harbors, and is a wonderful place to come on yacht charter to relax. Alternatively, try your hand at fishing in the waters off the island, or a spot of diving, which is also very popular.

Yacht Charter in Newport

Newport is a wonderful base on Rhodes Island from which to explore the yacht charter cruising ground of New England, on the north east coast of the United States. Newport itself is an elegant city renowned for its large number of lavish mansions which were built by some of America’s leading families in the late 19th century. The area has a rich history of sailing and there are some wonderful anchorages along its beautiful coastline.